“I try to focus on the talk, which has turned to our interview costumes, when a girl sets a gorgeous looking cake on the table and deftly lights it. It blazes up and then the flames flicker around the edges awhile until it finally goes out. I have a moment of doubt “What makes it burn? Is it alcohol?” (77)

Is quoted – the idea is the you set fire to the baked alaska and the sugar in the meringue goes brown and caramelising – at least that’s how I understand it lol.

I love the Hunger Games – I want to go and see the film but no one will come with me – think I need to suck it up and get on with it!